“Vegan trend is definitely something that I keep in mind, especially when speaking with adolescents regarding a limited diet.” She said. “I would say that vegetarian is more common but they all mention an interest in becoming vegan. Most of them are not able to say they would to become vegan (e.g. ethical, health). Weedon explained that peak bone mass is reached at around 20 years of age. However vegan diet is generally low in calcium, therefore providing as much protein as possible is important. Weedon explained that [a] vegan diet could be done well if they are well educated and meals are properly planned. A blood test and education regarding supplementation is also important should there be a deficiency. She advised that healthy balanced diet is easiest when no food group is avoided. She further explained that two of five food groups are avoided following a vegan diet, with these groups offering protein, iron and zinc. Therefore a vegetarian diet is more
“Vegan trend is definitely something that I keep in mind, especially when speaking with adolescents regarding a limited diet.” She said. “I would say that vegetarian is more common but they all mention an interest in becoming vegan. Most of them are not able to say they would to become vegan (e.g. ethical, health). Weedon explained that peak bone mass is reached at around 20 years of age. However vegan diet is generally low in calcium, therefore providing as much protein as possible is important. Weedon explained that [a] vegan diet could be done well if they are well educated and meals are properly planned. A blood test and education regarding supplementation is also important should there be a deficiency. She advised that healthy balanced diet is easiest when no food group is avoided. She further explained that two of five food groups are avoided following a vegan diet, with these groups offering protein, iron and zinc. Therefore a vegetarian diet is more